Research progress of volatile organic compound exposure and diabetes mellitus including its complications

VernacularTitle:挥发性有机化合物接触与糖尿病及其并发症关系的研究进展
Author: Qiaoming LIANG ¹ ; Weihong CHEN ; Xiaokang ZHANG
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1. 赣南医科大学公共卫生与健康管理学院，赣州　341000
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Volatile organic compounds; Diabetes mellitus; Complication; Epidemiology; Mechanism
From: Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(7):552-557
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a type of organic compounds that exist in the form of vapor in the air at room temperature, and are common pollutants in industrial production and living environments. The health hazards caused by exposure to VOCs are gradually gaining recognition and social attention. At present, the research on the harm of VOCs to human health mainly involves the respiratory system, cardiovascular system and nervous system. However, in recent years, people have realized that VOCs can induce glucose metabolism disorder through insulin resistance, oxidative stress and oxidative damage, inflammatory reaction and liver damage, leading to increased blood sugar and increased potential risk of diabetes, and even increased the risk of complications of diabetes. This review summarizes the epidemiology and related mechanisms of VOCs, diabetes and its complications, providing a reference for effective prevention and control of VOC induced diabetes.